Old Zhang wasn't the only one who pinned all his hopes on Fatty; Wang Lan did too.
He was extremely anxious at that moment.
Leaving aside the sudden arrival of the eternal night, which disrupted all of Wang Lan's plans, in this pitch blackness, even the slightest glimmer of light would be magnified infinitely. Not to mention that the entire house was burning fiercely, which would undoubtedly become the most conspicuous target, attracting infected individuals and animals alike...
The danger is escalating rapidly!
Wang Lan dared not think any further. He could only run home with all his might. As the distance between them gradually closed, he could even faintly hear the crackling sound of the house burning.
However, at that moment, a pungent stench wafted over, and a figure suddenly rushed out of the darkness.
With its gaping, blood-red mouth, sharp teeth, and ferocious face, it looked terrifying!
They are infected!
"roll!"
Wang Lan's eyes widened, and with a loud shout, he didn't stop. He slung the Vajra Umbrella over his shoulder and swung it forward, instantly decapitating the infected person.
He ran faster.
But they hadn't gone far when another infected person appeared.
The closer they got to home, the more the number of infected people seemed to increase. Low growls emanated from their mouths, adding an eerie and terrifying touch to the eternal night.
Wang Lan was extremely anxious.
The Vajra Umbrella slashed horizontally and vertically, killing the infected blocking its path.
He ran all the way and finally arrived at his doorstep.
However, at this moment, the house was burned down to a blackened frame.
Wang Lan was in despair, and countless emotions surged through her heart.
The Vajra Umbrella in his hand fell to the ground with a clatter.
The next moment, a sound of something cutting through the air was heard. Wang Lan reacted quickly and turned his head to look. He saw a bamboo arrow shooting out from behind the crooked tree.
He stretched out his right hand and grabbed it!
Unexpectedly, the bamboo arrow carried tremendous force. Not only did Wang Lan fail to stop the arrow, but he also experienced a tearing pain in his palm.
He tilted his head back, quickly raised his left hand, and with both hands working together, the arrow stopped abruptly just centimeters from his brow.
"Who is it!"
Wang Lan tossed the bamboo arrow aside and stared at the crooked tree.
A moment later, a familiar voice rang out.
"...Brother? Is that you?"
A frail figure emerged from behind the tree.
It's Sun Muchen.
Wang Lan trembled, almost crying with excitement, and ran over to pick Sun Muchen up in her arms.
"elder brother…"
Sun Muchen also threw down his bow and arrows, his eyes slightly red, and gently patted Wang Lan's shoulder, his voice trembling as he spoke, "You're about to... strangle me to death..."
"Thank God!"
Old Zhang arrived late, panting heavily from exhaustion, but upon seeing Sun Muchen, he happily plopped down on the ground, laughing heartily, "It's good that you're alright, it's good that you're alright..."
Wang Lan finally felt relieved and released Sun Muchen.
But then he saw a burly figure slowly stand up from behind the tree, accompanied by a faint smell of blood. Wang Lan glanced to the side and saw the figure swaying from side to side, and his heart tightened immediately.
He then pulled Sun Muchen behind him and kicked the figure to the ground.
"Brother..." Sun Muchen stared in disbelief, "That's Fatty..."
Wang Lan: "???"
As the voice spoke, the burly figure emerged with a scream. Upon closer inspection, Wang Lan recognized him.
But the fat man was pale and looked exhausted. His clothes were tattered and stained with blood, and his right leg was covered in blood.
Wang Lan, "You...you've been infected?"
"He didn't!"
Sun Muchen knew Wang Lan's attitude towards infected people all too well, especially with her present. She knew Wang Lan would kill the infected person without hesitation. She quickly interjected, "He was injured by civilians while protecting me!"
The fat man nodded repeatedly. He was already injured, and Wang Lan had just kicked him, making the pain even worse. He didn't even have the strength to explain.
Sun Muchen explained the situation to Wang Lan.
The situation at the market is dire. The increasing number of infected people and the invasion of flying insects and beasts have dwindled the number of living people. Starting yesterday, people have been fleeing one after another, hoping to escape this viral crisis, survive the eternal night, and wait for the final fortress's aid.
One of the groups of people came to my house.
Sun Muchen had kindly offered them refuge here, but who knew that this group would turn evil and suddenly attack.
The fat man was slashed on the leg by this group while trying to save Sun Muchen. In a fit of rage, he pried open the man's mouth and stuffed a bomb inside.
The explosion obliterated the man's body, but the loud noise also attracted the attention of the infected, who continued to arrive.
Fortunately, Sun Muchen had a bow and arrow at home, so he used them as weapons.
After treating the fat man's thigh with anti-inflammatory and hemostatic agents, the two of them, one providing ranged support and the other focusing on melee attacks, combined with the fact that their coats actually offered good protection against the infected's bites, managed to take down quite a few infected individuals together.
However, the number of bamboo arrows was limited, and as the number of infected people increased, some flies and insects that craved rotting flesh also flew over, making the situation worse and worse, to the point that it could be described as a desperate situation.
But Wang Lan hasn't returned yet.
But as darkness fell, the fortress showed no sign of lighting up.
It wasn't until night fell that the two of them suddenly realized what had happened.
The eternal night has begun!
In this pitch-black night, the increasing number of flies, insects, birds, and beasts signifies a growing danger, and sooner or later, the two of them will be unable to withstand it.
Left with no other choice, Sun Muchen put forward a bold idea.
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